Technician Chemistry
Technician Chemistry
Planning & Development Division
Based at Nahoon Dam
Salary: R 398, 776 – R 549, 016 (per annum inclusive of benefits)
Minimum Qualifications:
- National Diploma: Analytical Chemistry or Equivalent
Minimum Experience:
- At least 3 years’ experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory.
- Working knowledge of good laboratory practice and laboratory quality management system.
- Trained and experienced in at least one of the following instruments: Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, ICP, Autotitrator, Aquakem, TOC, Wetchem, etc.
- Trained and experienced in the maintenance of analytical instruments and workstations
Key Outputs:
Reporting to the Senior Technician Chemistry, the employee will:
- Conduct chemical analysis on samples to ensure that adherence to ISO 17025, standard operating procedures and correct methods are followed and turnaround times are met.
- Calibrate the instruments to ensure optimum performance and efficiency of equipment.
- Utilize the Laboratory’s Quality Management System and assist with maintaining accreditation
- Receive samples from customers check and record the condition of the sample against conformance of the lab
- Identify the type of the sample received against sample test list
- Perform chemical and physical analyses (anions, cations, wet chemistry, and physicals) on instruments as per allocated time frames using authorized methods and procedures
- Check and record condition of samples against conformance conditions stipulated in the method
- Prepare samples for chemistry analysis e.g. (digesting, filtering, and degassing)
- Label and record the reagent standards to ensure traceability as per ISO 17025 requirement.
- Prepare analytical quality controls (AQC) standard reagents, plot AQC charts and monitor the performance of instruments against accepted standards and criteria
- Participate on SABS Proficiency testing scheme to monitor the laboratory’s performance, and investigate failures
- Perform specialized chemical analyses such as distillation and extraction when required
- Perform preventive maintenance on instruments as scheduled
- Investigate instrument failures and perform basic troubleshooting
- Record all repairs and maintenance undertaken in the relevant logbook/file
- Participate in specific training when new instrument is purchased at the lab.
- Take full responsibility of the equipment adhering to all lab procedures
- Transfer skill to all other lab employees that require that skill
- Produce and record traceable, analytical records according to the laboratory’s quality management system (QMS)
- Investigate and clear non-conformances issued by Quality Officer according to the time frames indicated in the Quality manual and/or specific action plan
- Write up SOP’s to ensure compliance to the QMS
- Actively participate in internal and external audits as required
- File documentation as prescribed in the quality manual to ensure swift retrieval of documents and records
- Practice good laboratory practices and maintaining housekeeping standards
- Ensure that there are acceptable levels of chemicals,consumables, and spares of instruments to minimize down time
- Assist procurement with the lab consumable specifications when requesting the quotes
- Submit requisitions on BAAN
- Record that the products received from the suppliers are of good quality and are documented as described in the quality manua and QMS
- Assist in evaluation of the sole supplier by keeping records of the purchasing and delivery process as per ISO 17025
Other requirements needed
- Computer literacy, i.e. MS Office and Integrated Laboratory Software System
- Trained and experienced in ISO 17025
- Basic statistical knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- LABWARE LIMS
- Valid unendorsed drivers license
- SACNASP registration
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. These appointments will be finalized in accordance with Amatola Water’s Employment Equity Plan and Recruitment Policy. Preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups, specifically women, and people with disabilities. Amatola Water reserves the right not to make appointments. Lobbying of members of the Board and/ or the Executive/ Management and Supervisors to treat any application, at any level, more favourably than any other for the same vacancy, will disqualify a candidate from selection. Applicants to submit a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates and ID copy to the Human Resources Manager, Amatola Water, Private Bag X3, Vincent, 5217 or e-mail recruitment@amatolawater.co.za. Closing date: 20 May 2022 16:30pm
